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Parking is available at Nettleton Stadium for $3.00 per car. There is also metered parking available around the stadium and on-campus.

The stadium is located at 800 College Drive in Chico.

Traveling to Nettleton Stadium

  • Off Highway 99, take the East First Avenue exit.
  • Head west.
  • Continue down East First Avenue until you reach Warner Street, which is a four way stop.
  • Turn left on Warner Street.
  • Turn right on College Drive.
Parking at Nettleton Stadium

Parking is available at Nettleton Stadium for $3.00 per car. There is also metered parking available around the stadium and on-campus. All parking fees are determined and administered by California State University, Chico.

Nettleton Stadium is located at 800 College Drive in Chico.

Traveling to Nettleton Stadium
  • Off Highway 99, take the East First Avenue exit.
  • Head west.
  • Continue down East First Avenue until you reach Warner Street, which is a four way stop.
  • Turn left on Warner Street.
  • Turn right on College Drive.
Chico Funland Top of Page

Are you looking for a clean, safe and fun environment for your family?  With mini-golf, batting cages and roller-skating, Chico Funland, home of Cal Skate, may be just what you are looking for.  Check out their website for more information.
Farmers Markets Top of Page
Take advantage of all the wonderful produce grown locally at one of Chico’s Farmers Markets.  Every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine), you can find venders selling their goods in downtown Chico at 2nd and Wall Street.  On Wednesday mornings from June through October, a Farmers Market is held at North Valley Plaza Mall on the corner of East Avenue and Pillsbury Road.  For more information on these two markets, contact the Chico Certified Farmers Market, (530) 893-FARM.
 
The Thursday Night Market, put on by the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA), is held weekly from 6:00-9:00 p.m. during the months of April to October.  This market is located on Broadway between 2nd and 5th Street and features local produce, arts and crafts and live entertainment.  For more information contact the DCBA, (530) 345-6500.

National Yo-Yo Museum Top of Page
The largest display of Yo-Yo memorabilia in the nation is right here in Chico.  Located inside Bird In Hand (320 Broadway in downtown), the National Yo-Yo Museum is home to the world’s largest wood Yo-Yo weighing in at 256 pounds.  Plan to be in Chico in early October for the annual National Yo-Yo Contest.  The National Yo-Yo Museum is open daily and admission is free.  For more information, contact the museum by calling (530) 893-0545 or check out their website: www.nationalyoyo.org.
Photo Courtesy National Yo-Yo Museum, Chico
Photo Courtesy National Yo-Yo Museum, Chico
Caper Acres Top of Page

Caper Acres is a fairytale themed playground for young children.  Located in Lower Bidwell Park, this is the perfect place to play the day away.  Children can slide through holes in a giant wedge of Swiss cheese, play in a sandbox watched over by Humpty Dumpty and drink out of the lion’s mouth.  Adults must be accompanied by a child 13 years or younger.  Caper Acres is closed for maintenance on Mondays.
Chico Creek Nature Center Top of Page
Located in the heart of Bidwell Park, the Chico Creek Nature Center is the official information and interpretive center for Bidwell Park.  The center offers day camps, exhibits, field trips and volunteer opportunities.  The Chico Creek Nature Center is located at 968 E. 8th Street, adjacent to Bidwell Park.  For more information visit their website or call (530) 891-4671.

Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation Top of Page
Visit lions, tigers and leopards located minutes away from Chico at the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation. Open 7 days a week by appointment 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (530) 345-1700
For more information visit www.kirshner.org.
Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend Top of Page


 
Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend 2008
October 11-12, 2008
Co-sponsored by the Chico Chamber, Tri Counties Bank and
Butte County Farm Bureau
 
Join us for the 3rd Annual Passport Weekend along the Sierra Oro Farm Trail! Passport weekend brings visitors through a self-guided tour of wine tasting and farm fresh food sampling. This is Butte County at it's finest! All year-round, visitors can tour the Sierra Oro Farm Trail. Pick up maps at the Chico Chamber of Commerce.
ArtoberFest Top of Page

Each October, Chico brings you "Artoberfest," a month-long celebration of the arts.
The month kicks off with Chico Palio, a combination of arts, athleticism and tradition, at the Municipal Center in Chico. Don't miss it! For more information, visit www.artoberfest.org
California Nut Festival Top of Page
The California Nut Festival is eight full days of interesting events aimed at every type of audience.  Fill your mind with useful ideas, your mouth with great flavors and your heart with good times.  Come on over and shake the hands of the farmers that feed you and the neighbors that work for you! For complete information, visit www.farwestheritage.org

Chico Wildflower Cycling Event Top of Page

Watch for 2009 Information Soon!
Chico Velo Wildflower Century
A Premier cycling event brought to you by Chico Velo. Click here for additional information.

Self-Guided Spring Blossom Tour Top of Page

Chico is surrounded acres of orchards.  After a long winter rest, the fruit and nut trees burst into color every spring.  Beginning as early as February, blossoms will welcome visitors each year.  For a copy of the Self-Guided Spring Blossom Tour brochure, contact the Chamber.
Self-Guided Winter Miigratory Waterfowl Tour Top of Page
The Migratory Waterfowl viewing season is September through March and the peak period is December through January.  The farmlands and wetlands surrounding Chico attract swans, geese, cranes, ducks, hawks, egrets and songbirds, as well as an occasional eagle or falcon.  Contact the Chamber office for a copy of the Self-Guided Winter Migratory Waterfowl Tour brochure that will lead you through scenic Butte County.

Open Studios Art Tour Top of Page
Visit over 100 artists in their studios-tucked into interesting nooks and crannies throughout Butte County.  A cozy cottage, downtown walkup, a garage, an industrial warehouse are all places where you'll find the creative process taking place in our area. Talk to the artists, learn about their techniques and processes, see a dazzling array of art in different mediums, and buy that piece of art that strikes a special chord with you.  For more information and annual tour dates (each October, during "Artoberfest") call (530) 895-8726.

Historic Downtown Walking Tour Top of Page
Chico's downtown area is full of history. Enjoy a leisurely stroll past many historic landmarks such as the Hotel Diamond and Chico Museum. Pick up a copy of the Historic Downtown Walking Tour brochure at the Chamber office.
   
 
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